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Audi A3

Black · Petrol · 2001 · 1,781 cc

LS51 VCWMOT history

LS51 VCW is a black petrol Audi A3 first used on 25 Oct 2001. Its MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 153,874 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2024.

LS51 VCW black Audi A3 – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 19 Nov 2025
Mileage
153,874 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,920 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LS51 VCW
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Audi
Model
A3
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,781 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
25 Oct 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

LS51 VCW was last recorded at 153,874 miles on 16 Nov 2024, 8,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,393 miles · 20 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
8,481 miles
Average per year
5,920 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 153,874 miles
  • 2023 – 145,393 miles
  • 2022 – 137,639 miles
  • 2021 – 127,508 miles
  • 2020 – 120,079 miles
  • 2018 – 113,033 miles
  • 2017 – 109,536 miles
  • 2016 – 105,332 miles
  • 2015 – 99,490 miles
  • 2014 – 94,337 miles
  • 2013 – 91,631 miles
  • 2012 – 85,692 miles
  • 2011 – 79,173 miles
  • 2010 – 72,704 miles
  • 2009 – 66,458 miles
  • 2008 – 60,155 miles
  • 2007 – 53,441 miles
  • 2006 – 46,503 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,874 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,874 miles (+8,481)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    153,874 miles
    Test number
    162128760180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass145,393 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    145,393 miles
    Test number
    735246210776

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail145,364 miles (+7,725)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,364 miles
    Test number
    558256865912
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

  4. Pass137,639 miles (+176)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    137,639 miles
    Test number
    350901124645
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail137,463 miles (+9,955)6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,463 miles
    Test number
    217437682916
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass127,508 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,508 miles
    Test number
    905569757144
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Fail127,508 miles (+7,429)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,508 miles
    Test number
    182669734464
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  8. Pass120,079 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    120,079 miles
    Test number
    459256383669
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail120,079 miles (+7,046)2 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,079 miles
    Test number
    694266386349
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass113,033 miles (+3,497)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    113,033 miles
    Test number
    613109261755
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass109,536 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    109,536 miles
    Test number
    558211358318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,332 miles (+160)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    105,332 miles
    Test number
    103695179568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail105,172 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,172 miles
    Test number
    564713570248
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Fail105,172 miles (+5,682)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,172 miles
    Test number
    217903301899
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass99,490 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    99,490 miles
    Test number
    202745179317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/17 91w (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/17 91w (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/17 91w (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light is on

  16. Fail99,488 miles (+5,151)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,488 miles
    Test number
    805843053897
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/17 91w (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/17 91w (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/17 91w (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine light is on

  17. Pass94,337 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    94,337 miles
    Test number
    846987744236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass91,631 miles (+5,939)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,631 miles
    Test number
    347522153286

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass85,692 miles (+6,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    85,692 miles
    Test number
    398405352489
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass79,173 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    79,173 miles
    Test number
    156445861257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,168 miles (+6,464)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,168 miles
    Test number
    916704161289
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass72,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,704 miles
    Test number
    800729370277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail72,696 miles (+6,238)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,696 miles
    Test number
    172779770274
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass66,458 miles (+6,303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,458 miles
    Test number
    742359679204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass60,155 miles (+6,714)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    60,155 miles
    Test number
    344094688400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,441 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    53,441 miles
    Test number
    334505487443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail53,441 miles (+6,938)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,441 miles
    Test number
    872635587205
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  28. Pass46,503 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    46,503 miles
    Test number
    313210976402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LS51 VCW

Does LS51 VCW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LS51 VCW expired on 19 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LS51 VCW?
The MOT on LS51 VCW expired on 19 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LS51 VCW done?
LS51 VCW was recorded at 153,874 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2024, an average of 5,920 miles a year.
Has LS51 VCW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LS51 VCW has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on LS51 VCW ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LS51 VCW find?
LS51 VCW passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2024 with 7 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front inner track rod end ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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